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Are you planning a family vacation to the scenic Seattle, Washington area? You¡¯ve picked a perfect destination, as Seattle offers some of the finest, family-friendly entertainment around. Here are but a few of Seattle¡¯s best.
¡¤ Pike¡¯s Market
Located in downtown Seattle, Pike¡¯s Market, also known as Pike Place Market, has been called ¡°The Soul of Seattle.¡± It has been in continuous operation for almost a century and offers several acres of multi-level shopping. Featuring plenty of Seattle flavor, along with fresh produce, curious antique shops, and more, your kids will especially love seeing the flying fish. At the open fresh fish markets, employees wait for someone to make a purchase. When you hear a voice call out, ¡°FRESH FISH FLYIN¡¯!¡± you had better look around if you want to see a whole salmon sail through the air on its way to the purchaser. Not to worry though; another employee will catch it with a flourish and hand it safely over.
¡¤ Take a ferry.
There are several ferries on the Seattle waterfront just begging for you to board. You may drive on or walk on to cruise across the Puget Sound. Catch a ray out on deck, or sit comfortably inside the spacious ferry and observe the waves from the glass walls. Waiting for you on the other side are such local spots as Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, and Vashon Island. Kids are naturally drawn to the water, and it¡¯s a great opportunity for Mom and Dad to rest their feet while the kids point out every sea bird and cloud in the sky.
¡¤ The Seattle Aquarium
Featuring over 380 different species of fish and marine animals, the Seattle Aquarium is an ocean lover¡¯s paradise. Kids will be overjoyed to find they can have some hands-on time at the tide pool area, carefully handling such creatures as sea anemones and starfish. Showcasing amazing sea birds, colorful fish, entertaining and humorous otters, the mysterious jellyfish and many more specimens, the aquarium is a place that you really just have to see to believe. Staffed by knowledgeable naturalists, the Seattle Aquarium is a wonderful place to learn about sea life in an exciting way.
¡¤ The Children¡¯s Museum of Seattle
Look no further for a place to make the kids happy. The Children¡¯s Museum of Seattle is a wonderful way to spend a day with your children. Encouraged by hands-on opportunities, your children will learn in wide-eyed wonder about such subjects as the forest native to the Pacific Northwest, villages and cultures from around the world, the communities around us and so much more. There are exhibits and activities for even the youngest toddlers, so be sure to bring the entire family.
¡¤ The waterfront
A stroll along the waterfront in Seattle can help unwind the little ones (and the adults!) after a day of sightseeing and exploring this beautiful city. The breezes are cool, the boats are as colorful as butterflies, and the cries of the seagulls are peaceful. Catch the sunset for an awe-inspiring ending to a destination like no other¡this is Seattle, Washington.
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